Good for beginners and intermediates Not crowded Low prices and duty free shops There are also lively bars
Not So Good For...
Experts Local slopes could be better Disappointing bus link to Arcalis
Getting There
Arinsal Travel
By Air Toulouse 190km 3.5 hours transfer Barcelona 200km 3.5 hours transfer
By Train
By Car Think again but if you insist go to The AA website to plan your journey
About The Resort..
Arinsal
Very British as is all of Andorra, Why? Cheap, Cheap, Cheap. And the new lift systems help. The Brits love it and they love Arinsal in particular. It is a long narrow village undergoing redevelopment. Stay in the middle if you can because the ski gondola leaves from here. Another big plus is the friendliness of the locals.
Resort Restaurants
Arinsal Restaurants
Try the Tex Mex at Cisco's which has a good food and a great setting. El Moli for pizza and cocktails won't disappoint Swt for steak and chips Micolou for an all day breakfast - yum yum Cal Padrii for Catalan food
Nightlife..
Arinsal Apres Ski and Nightlife
Loads of bars and clubs with cheap drinks. Cisco is one of the best El Dobi,
Quo Vadis,
Ell and SWF
Other Activities
Alternative Family Winter Skiing Holidays
Why not try some of the following activities.
Shopping - duty free,
Ski bikes,
Paragliding,
Hot Air balloon rides,
Thermal water centre(10 min away) The Caldea Andorra (08 0999) http://www.caldea.ad/ - is Euorpe's largest thermal water centre. 6000m2 indoor / outdoor lagoons, jaccuzzi, Turkish baths, pools, waterfalls
Accommodation
Arinsal Hotels
Where should I stay in Arinsal?
Try and stay near the centre of town to be amongst the action
Hotel Poblado (00376 83 51 22) is frighteningly cheap and good and next to the gondola
4 Star Princesa Parc 00376 73 65 00 www.hotelprincesaparc.com - a spa and tenpin bowling - yes you have got the picture it isn't the cheapest but 40% of visitors return so it is doing something rightSt Gothard Hotel 00376 738 787http://www.sgothard.com/ is also highly recommended
SKI HOLIDAYS ARINSAL
Crystal Ski Holidays the UK major mainstream operator book ski and snowboarding holidays in Arinsal. For more information on go to Directski.com offer ski and snowboard holidays to resorts in Europe and America including Arinsal in Andorra.
Directski offer budget self catering holidays to 5 star luxury hotels.You can book directly online at www.directski.com or contact them at sales@directski.comTel: 0800-358 0448 of +353 1 433 6202
First Choice the large UK tour operator offer ski holidays in a number of resorts including Arinsal in Andorra. Visit First Choice Ski website.
Inghams Ski Holidays offer over 100 ski resorts including Arinsal and are one of the big UK tour operator. If you are looking to go skiing with Inghams check out the Official Website.
Arinsal has an open eastern bowl whereas Pas has the mostly densely wooded slopes in Andorra. Snowfall is good due to its location with the links to Pal (Vallnoid area) there is 89km of pistes and grooming is top notch.
Experts - not our first choice but there is some off piste and because the resort attracts a lot of beginners/intermediates they are not too tracked out.
Intermediates - Pop over to Pal and have a field day. Yes you will definitely enjoy yourselves in this resort
Beginners - around half the guests are beginners so that should give you a clue.
Cross Country - erhhhh what cross country?
Snowboarders - What's the snowboarding like in Arinsal? the park is very good with something for everybody. There are kickers, a spine, fun boxes, rails, quarter pipe and a super pipe. Maybe a few too many drags to contend with on the slopes
Mountain Restuarants
Arinsal Mountain Restaurants
Mostly self service, try Panoramix for the sun terrace And believe it or not you will find Chinese, Mexican, Italian all on the hillside
Ski Schools
Arinsal Ski Schools
Arinsal Ski School 00376 73 70 29 Pal Ski School - 00376 737 008
Weather
Snow Arinsal
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Arinsal?
More Detailed Snow Conditions & Webcams for Arinsal at snow-forecast.com</rel="nofollow"href="http:>
Taxi
Arinsal Transfers
Need to get around the resort of Arinsal or require a transfer?
Taxi Association de Taxistas de Andorra - T: 00376 86 3000 www.ballnord.com 00376 73 7000
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
Arinsal Ski Hire
Snowbrainer offers superb value ski hire and snowboard rental online however if you choose to get your ski equipment upon arrival then head to Esports Rossell in Edifici Comallemple par les pistes in Arinsal. It's right at the foot of the ski slopes
If you book online here at snowbrainer.co.uk you'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and money.
Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available. Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments. We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
What's an easy way to carry skis? Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
Reviews
Lovely resort with lots of snow.
By Paul Green on 27/01/2009 12:51:31
Hadn’t been skiing in Andorra before and always intrigued about skiing in a new country…the skiing was great for the beginners and intermediates in our group and Andorra certainly proved to be value for money. Most people there spoke English which was a bonus. The ski runs were well groomed, wide and with many of them being tree-lined which usually makes for pretty spectacular scenery.
Very British as is all of Andorra, Why? Cheap, Cheap, Cheap. And the new lift systems help. The Brits love it and they love Arinsal in particular. It is a long narrow village undergoing redevelopment. Stay in the middle if you can because the ski gondola leaves from here. Another big plus is the friendliness of the locals.
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Intermediates 
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